Prediction for Preston North End vs Burnley

17:08 21.04.16

Preston North End take on Burnley at Deepdale on the Sky Bet Championship matchday 44.

With 4 games left to play Preston North End have secured their place in the upper half of the league table. However, Simon Grayson’s men weren’t that good to compete for promotion to the EPL. The Invincibles recorded 14 wins, 15 draws and 13 defeats in the 42 games this season. They have scored 40 and conceded the same amount of goals. On top of that, Preston are 10th in the table with 57 points earned. We should mention Preston North End have been having troubles at home turf this season, as they won only 7 of their 21 games at Deepdale.

Last-year Premier League lowly, Burnley, strive to return to the EPL after just one season in the Championship. Burnley have recorded 23 wins, 14 draws and 5 defeats. The scored 66 goals and conceded 34 ones. On top of that, Sean Dyche’s side are 2nd at the moment with 83 points earned. The Clarets are 2 points behind leaders Middlesbrough and 2 points ahead of the third Brighton and Hove Albion. We should outline, Burnley are the best away side in the entire league with 9 wins, 9 draws and 3 defeats out of 21 games.

Notably, Burnley have advantage over their today’s opponents in head-to-head record. But Preston managed to earn solid 2:0 away victory in their first encounter this season. Surely Burnley seek revenge and they have all reasons to succeed this time. The Invincibles obviously lack motivation. The visitors are expected to take the game under control and win.